Browsing by Author "Cerik, Burak Can"

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    Developing reliable floating solar systems on seas: a review
    (Elsevier, 2025-04-01) Huang, Luofeng; Elzaabalawy, Hashim; Sarhaan, Mohamed; Sherif, Ahmed; Ding, Haoyu; Ou, Binjian; Yang, Danlei; Cerik, Burak Can
    Solar PhotoVoltaic (PV), as a clean and affordable energy solution, has become ubiquitous around the world. In order to install enough PV coverage to meet the demand of global climate action, there has been a growing research interest in deploying solar panels on abundant sea space. However, the harsh marine environment is holding stakeholders back with safety concerns. There is a necessity to ensure the reliability of FPV on seas. To facilitate research in this area, the present review scans all Floating PV (FPV) literature related to the ocean, with a focus on reliability and risk mitigation. It starts by presenting contemporary and potentially future FPV designs for seas, inventorying both mechanical and electrical components. Accordingly, possible risks in the system are discussed with the associate mitigations suggested. Subsequently, a series of protective approaches to assess offshore wind and wave loads on FPV are introduced. This is followed by a structural integrity review for the system’s fatigue and ultimate strength, accompanied by anti-corrosion, anti-biofouling, and robust mooring concerns. Finally, essential research gaps are identified, including the modelling of numerous floating bodies on seas, mooring methodology for enormous FPV coverage, the interactions between FPV and the surrounding sea environments, and remote sensing and digital twins of the system for optimal energy efficiency and structural health. Overall, this work provides comprehensive insights into essential considerations of FPV on seas, supporting sustainable developments and long-term cost reductions in this sector.
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    Recent advances in mechanical analysis and design of dynamic power cables for floating offshore wind turbines
    (Elsevier, 2024-11-01) Cerik, Burak Can; Huang, Luofeng
    This review paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the mechanical design and analysis of dynamic power cables for marine renewable energy applications, focusing on research from the last two decades. The review covers key aspects such as mechanical properties, failure mechanisms, fatigue analysis, experimental studies, local cable analysis, and global load analysis. The study aims to provide a concise summary of the state-of-the-art, identifying recent advancements and research gaps in the field. The methodology involves a systematic review of relevant literature, including journal articles, conference papers, and industry reports. The findings are synthesised to provide insights into the current understanding of power cable design and analysis, as well as to highlight areas requiring further research and development. The review is intended to serve as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and stakeholders in the marine renewable energy sector, contributing to the development of more reliable and cost-effective dynamic power cable solutions.
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    Single-use vape batteries: investigating their potential as ignition sources in waste and recycling streams
    (MDPI, 2024-07-01) Gausden, Andrew; Cerik, Burak Can
    This study investigates the potential link between the increasing prevalence of single-use vapes (SUVs) and the rising frequency of waste and recycling fires in the UK. Incorrectly discarded Li-ion cells from SUVs can suffer mechanical damage, potentially leading to thermal runaway (TR) depending on the cells’ state of charge (SOC). Industry-standard abuse tests (short-circuit and nail test) and novel impact and crush tests, simulating damage during waste management processes, were conducted on Li-ion cells from two market-leading SUVs. The novel tests created internal short circuits, generating higher temperatures than the short-circuit test required for product safety. The cells in used SUVs had an average SOC ≤ 50% and reached a maximum temperature of 131 °C, below the minimum ignition temperature of common waste materials. The high temperatures were short-lived and had limited heat transfer to adjacent materials. The study concludes that Li-ion cells in used SUVs at ≤50% SOC cannot generate sufficient heat and temperature to ignite common waste and recycling materials. These findings have implications for understanding the fire risk associated with discarded SUVs in waste management facilities.